[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Special] Classic songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (91–100)
moonlightbakufū suranpu
Bakufu Slump, known for the huge hit of their classic song Runner, was often treated as a novelty band because of their distinctive visuals.
For Bakufu Slump, this song is unusual—it’s a darker track that evokes the shadowy side of moonlight.
The build-up into the chorus is really cool!
Mrs. MoonlightKadamatsu Toshiki
“Mrs.
Moonlight” is a song included on Toshiki Kadomatsu’s 2010 album Citylights Dandy.
This “Mrs.
Moonlight” depicts a world of extraordinary love: bathed in moonlight’s seductive glow, a woman as enigmatic as the moon herself appears.
Howl at the full moonChatmonchy
“Howl at the Full Moon,” released in 2012, is Chatmonchy’s 11th single.
It’s a song imbued with the message: even if you head out into a dark night, the full moon’s light is there—so keep moving forward without losing to the darkness, and shine even brighter!
Crescent ○○Hirahara Ayaka
This is a song written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki that brims with the warm charm of Ayaka Hirahara.
Its glittering, sun-dappled spring sound is layered with her expansive, embracing vocals, gently enfolding the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the scene of looking up at a crescent moon swaying in the sky after the rain, reminiscing about cherished days with someone dear.
Junichi Soga’s acoustic arrangement and the innocent chorus of children further highlight the sense of hope for the future and comfort.
This piece is included on the album “Love 2,” released in April 2017.
It’s a song that will surely warm your heart when you listen to it during peaceful moments with someone special or when taking a new step forward.
Moon BoatMy Little Lover
This “Moon Boat” is included on My Little Lover’s eighth album, “Sora no Shirushi,” released in 2009.
The moon is a mysterious presence—gentle and calm, yet also somewhat frightening.
The song likens this unknowable moon, which becomes more elusive the more you learn about it, to the feelings of someone in love and to what lies ahead.
The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa
Singer-songwriter miwa, who grew up immersed in music under her family’s influence and made her major-label debut while still in high school.
“Tsuki ga Kirei desu ne” (“The Moon Is Beautiful, Isn’t It?”), a track from her EP Wish Upon the Moon released on November 15, 2023, is a memorable piece featuring an ensemble of piano and strings with a melody that evokes a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
The title and lyrics, inspired by an anecdote about the renowned literary figure Natsume Soseki, convey a sense of beauty nestled within understated elegance.
It is a lyrical ballad whose delicate arrangement resonates deeply with the heart.
Full Moon NightNaoto Intiraymi
Naoto Inti Raymi’s 22nd single, “Mangetsu no Yoru,” released in 2019.
Songs about the moon are often gentle, mellow ballads, and at first you might think this one is a tender love song too—but it turns out to be a heartrending, sorrowful track.
It sings of a heart overflowing with love—how, thanks to a precious person, the singer came to know so many things—but that person is no longer here.
Their absence brings a flood of these feelings, making it a song that conveys a poignant, frustrating sense of longing.
